Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission Notifies Electricity Supply Code Amendment 2025 to Simplify New Power Connections

The Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) has notified the Electricity Supply Code (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025, bringing important changes for power consumers across the state. The new regulations were published in the Tripura Gazette on February 25, 2026. The Commission said the amendments are aimed at improving the “Ease of Living” by simplifying procedures and reducing delays in getting electricity connections.

One of the key changes relates to the classification of supply voltage based on contracted load. As per the revised rules, low-tension supply will be given at single-phase 230 volts for loads up to 4 kW. For loads between 4 kW and 150 kW, three-phase supply will be provided. For larger requirements, high-tension supply will apply to loads above 176 kVA, while extra high-tension supply will be applicable for loads exceeding 10,000 kVA. This clear categorization is expected to bring uniformity and avoid confusion in supply standards.

The amendment also relaxes inspection requirements for small and medium consumers. The Commission has decided that no field inspection will be required before releasing a connection for applicants with a sanctioned load of up to 150 kW. This step is expected to speed up the process for households, small businesses, and medium establishments. Distribution licensees have been directed to publish connection charges online for such loads to ensure greater transparency.

In cases where inspection is required, the licensee must conduct it within five working days in urban areas and seven working days in rural areas. Consumers who want inspections on non-working days can request it by paying a fee of Rs. 500.

The regulations also define timelines related to Right of Way (ROW) for new industrial or company connections. If no ROW permission is needed, connections up to 150 kW must be released within seven days in both urban and rural areas. If ROW approval is required, the timeline extends to 15 days. For cases involving network extension, the maximum time allowed is 30 days for low-tension connections, 90 days for high-tension, and 180 days for extra high-tension connections.

Another important provision allows consumers to carry out their own service line work through Licensed Electrical Contractors, provided approved layouts and ISI-marked materials are used. To reduce paperwork, the Commission has merged multiple earlier forms into a single consolidated Annexure-1 covering all necessary details, documents, and safety declarations.